St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Paulinus Church of England Primary School take?

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is St Paulinus Church of England Primary School located?

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is located in Dartford, DA1 4RW, Bexley.

How do I apply to St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Paulinus Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Paulinus Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?

When St Paulinus Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2022-23, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A child who is in the care of the Local Authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989 or any child who was previously in the care of the Local Authority and who is now adopted, subject of a Residence Order or Special Guardianship Order. A letter from the Children’s Services Department confirming the child’s status must be submitted at the time of application; 2. Regular worshippers at St Paulinus Church living in parish or with sibling — Children of parents who have been regular worshippers (defined as attending twice monthly) for at least 12 months at St Paulinus Church, Crayford AND who: a) live in the ecclesiastical parishes of St Paulinus or b) will have a sibling attending the school at the date of admission. Places allocated firstly to siblings then by nearest geographical distance (straight line) from school to home; 3. Children living in the ecclesiastical parish of St Paulinus — Children who live in the ecclesiastical parish of St Paulinus. Places allocated firstly to siblings then by nearest geographical distance (straight line) from school to home, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event of over-subscription and only one place remains, but two families meet the same criteria, a tie-breaker will be introduced. On this occasion both names would be put into a random lot and one name drawn out.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40.4% of pupils at St Paulinus Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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